Radiation Therapist, Per Diem

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer prescribed radiation treatments, document accurately, and monitor patients for reactions. This role requires knowledge of various treatment techniques and strict adherence to safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have a radiotherapy background, valid RT/CRT credentials, and a CPR certification. You will work at PIH Health Whittier Hospital, contributing to high-quality patient care within a leading regional network.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited Radiotherapy program.
• Must have valid RT and CRT certificates.
• Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation treatments and document appropriately.
• Perform quality assurance procedures per policy and monitor patients for potential reactions.

Skills

Treatment techniques

Communication

Therapeutic equipment operation

Radiation safety

Patient age range care

Education

Accredited Radiotherapy program

RT/CRT certificates

BLS CPR certification

Tools

Megavoltage accelerator

Job description

Will administer radiation treatments and document appropriately. Performs quality assurance procedures per policy and monitors patients for potential reactions.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of different treatment techniques and positioning.
• Communication skills.
• Technical skill in operation of therapeutic equipment.
• Basic understanding of physics and radiation safety.
• Ability and knowledge to work with patients ages adolescence through elderly.

Education

• Graduate from accredited Radiotherapy program.
• Must have valid R.T. and CRT certificates.
• Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Experience

• One (1) year experience in radiation therapy preferred.
• Previous experience in the operation of different types of treatment machines including megavoltage accelerator.

Address

12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary

75.00-75.00

Shift

Days

Zip Code

90602